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What is the main function of rivers and streams?
What is the main function of rivers and streams?
- Source of freshwater for drinking, irrigation, and agriculture (correct)
- Main cause of earthquakes
- Transportation of heavy machinery
- Creation of deserts
Where does erosion primarily occur in a river valley?
Where does erosion primarily occur in a river valley?
- Lowest part of the valley (correct)
- Near the tributaries
- Middle section of the valley
- Highest point of the valley
What are tributaries in relation to rivers and streams?
What are tributaries in relation to rivers and streams?
- Large waterfalls
- Underground reservoirs
- Small channels that empty into a larger one (correct)
- Man-made barriers to control water flow
What is the primary cause of floods near rivers and streams?
What is the primary cause of floods near rivers and streams?
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What is the function of a levee in relation to a river or stream?
What is the function of a levee in relation to a river or stream?
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What is the primary advantage of fracking?
What is the primary advantage of fracking?
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What was the issue with fracking in May 2015 in Pennsylvania?
What was the issue with fracking in May 2015 in Pennsylvania?
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What is a debatable aspect regarding the amount of remaining oil?
What is a debatable aspect regarding the amount of remaining oil?
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What is the estimated original resource in the ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Reserve)?
What is the estimated original resource in the ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Reserve)?
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What is one of the arguments in favor of drilling for oil in ANWR?
What is one of the arguments in favor of drilling for oil in ANWR?
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